Will Working From Home Work for Me?

The Internet seems to be flooded these days with various "work from home" offers. But, are they right for you?

Of course, there is nothing new about working from home, either part-time or full-time. Many highly successful businesses started in someone's kitchen or garage.

What are some of the advantages of working from home? Well, when you work for a boss, the boss decides how much you get paid. But if you work for yourself, you will get rewarded for the amount of time and effort that you put into your business.

You save time, because you don't have to travel to work each day.

And you will save money on fuel for your car, parking fees or public transport costs.

You might also save more money on the cost of take-away or canteen food.

You will probably be working in a more pleasant environment, since you chose the location of your house, perhaps near the sea or on a farm, instead of in the middle of a busy city.

And, of course, another big benefit is that you can spend more time with your family.

What are some of the disadvantages of working from home? Well, you will miss some of the office gossip! Although the use of computers and mobile phones probably means that you won't miss too much these days!

There are obviously some disadvantages in not being able to talk to people face to face and share ideas. However, video conferencing can help to overcome this problem.

The main requirement for someone who wants to run a successful home-based business is DISCIPLINE. Although you will feel more relaxed at home than in a city office, you need to set aside a certain amount of time to do your work, preferably in a separate office.

A good idea is to dress for work, as if you were going to an office in the city, instead of putting on casual clothes. This helps to put you in the right frame of mind for working.

And you will need the cooperation of your family in ensuring that there are few distractions during your working day.

The author is an experienced journalist, who is also involved in promoting other businesses on the internet.

If you think that working from home would suit you, contact the author at: http://www.dot-comma.com.au